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FIREPROOF BOX.

1,004,612. Specification of Application led March 11, 1911.

Letters Patent. Patented Oct. 3, 1911.

Serial No. 613,774.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, ROBERT R. WILDER, a citizen of the United States, residing at Battle Creek, county of Calhoun, State of Michigan, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Fireproof Boxes, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to improvements in rev proof boxes.

My improved fire proof box is especially designed by me for use in residences, oflices and the like, as a le box for papers, or as a receptacle for jewelry or other valuables, although it is of course adapted for general use where boxes of such a character are desirable.

The main objects of this invention are to provide an improved ireproof box, adapted for use for the purposes above stated, which is very effective in protecting the articles placed therein from heat and one which is light in weight and not likely to be injured by rough usage, and one which is economical to produce.

Further objects, and Objects relating to structural details, will denitely appear from the detailed description to follow.

I accomplish the objects of my invention by the devices and means described in the following specification.

The invention is clearly defined and pointed out in the claims.

A structure which is a preferred embodiment of my invention is clearly illustrated in the accompanying drawing, forming a part of this specification, in which:

Figure I is a perspective view of my improved lire proof box. Fig. II is a perspective View of my improved lire proof box open, a portion being broken away to better illustrate the structural details. Fig. III is a transverse section taken on a line corresponding to line 3 3 of Fig. I, looking in the direction of the little arrows at the end of the section lines.

In the drawing similar reference numerals refer to similar parts throughout the several views.

Referring to the drawing, my improved box comprises the metal body shell 1, and the metal cover shell 2. These shells are preferably drawn or pressed work, to avoid seams. The body shell is provided with an inwardly offset portion 3 at its upper end, adapted to receive the cover, as is shown in the drawing.

I provide a lining of asbestos board and an interlining of magnesia in sheet or board form; the magnesia preferably used being commercially designated as per cent. 60 block. The bo-ttom inter-lining sheet 4 is of such dimensions that its edges contact with or abut the side and end walls of the body shell, as illustrated. The side interlining pieces 5 and 6 respectively are arranged on the bottom piece 4, with their upper edges flush with the upper edges of the body shell. The ends of the end pieces 6 abut the side walls of the shell, while ends of the side pieces 5 abut the end pieces 6. The bottom piece 7 of the asbestos board lining is arranged on the bottom piece 4 of the inter-lining, with its edges abutting or in contact with the side and end pieces 5 and 6 of the inter-lining. The side and end pieces 8 and 9 respectively of the lining are arranged with their lower edgesl resting on the bottom piece 7 and their upper edges flush with the upper edge of the shell. The ends of the side pieces 8 of the lining are arranged in contact with or abutting the end pieces 6 of the inter-lining, while the end pieces 9 of the lining are 4arranged with their ends abutting or in contact with the lining side pieces 8. This arrangement of the side and end pieces ofthe lining and interlining breaks the joints thereof at the corners and assists in supporting the parts in position. The lining and inter-lining pieces are secured in place by rivets 10 arranged vertically through the side and end pieces of the lining, through the bottom and through the interposed bottom piece 4 of the interlining and the bottom piece 7 of the lining. The inter-lining is thus effectively supported as well as the lining. The upper end of the side and end pieces of the inter-lining are engaged by the offset 3 in the body shell, as shown, so that it is impossible for them to slip out from between the lining and the shell. The inner ends of the rivets 10 when thus disposed cannotI come in contact with the contents of the box. The inter-lining piece 11 and lining piece 12 for the cover, are arranged with their edges in contact with or abutting the side and ends of the cover shell as illustrated. These pieces are secured by the securing rivets 13 of the handle plate 1-5, the handle 16 being pivoted on the plate in the well known manner.

The cover is hinged at 18 and is provided withw'a lock 20 and clasp 21.- When the titi.

cover is closed, the lining piece l2 is pressed upon the upper edges of the lining and inter-lining of the box body forming close joint at this point. The asbestos bo-ard is sufliciently resilient, so that the box is practically sealed at this point.

My improved box with the parts thus arranged, is simple and economical in structure and has very great heat resisting qualities. The shells are in practice, suitably enameled or otherwise finished, so that the box is attractive in appearance. It is as stated especially designed by me for use in residences and oiiices and the like, where safes are not employed, but is adapted for general use for the reception of valuables or the transportation of valuables. It is very desirable for this purpose on account of its light weight and the fact that the tire proof materials are not injured by shocks or blows, other than as would substantially destroy the box.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:

1. A lire proof box, comprising body and cover shells ofV pressed metal, the body shell being inwardly offset at its upper end to receive the cover, a lining and an inter-lining for said body and cover shells, the bottom piece of the inter-lining being arranged on the bottom of the body shell, the side and end pieces of the inter-lining being arranged with their lower edges on the bottom piece, the bottom piece of the lining being arranged on the bottom piece of the inter-lining with its edges abutting the side and end interlining pieces, the side and end pieces of the lining being arranged with their lower edges on the bottom lining piece, the side and end inter-lining pieces being engaged by the oft'- set of said shell, the cover lining being adapted to rest on the upper edges of the body shell and lining, when the cover is closed, rivets arranged vertically through the side and end pieces of the lining and through the bottom of said shell and the interposed bottom lining and interlining bottom pieces, a handle, and securing rivets therefor arranged through said cover lining and inter-lining pieces to retain them in position.

2. A lire proof box, comprising metal body and cover shells; a lining and an interlining for said body and cover shells, the bottom piece of the inter-lining being arranged on the bottom of the body shell, the side and end pieces of the inter-lining being arranged with their lower edges on the bottom piece, the bottom piece of the lining being arranged on the bottom piece of the inter-lining, the side and end pieces of the lining being arranged with their lower edges on the bottom lining piece, and rivets arranged vertically through the side and end pieces of the lining and through the bottom of said shell and the interposed bottom lining and inter-lining pieces, a handle, and securing rivets therefor arranged through said cover lining and inter-lining pieces to retain them in position.

3. A fire proof box, comprising metal body and cover shells; a lining of asbestos board and an inter-lining of block magnesia for said body and cover shells, the bottom piece of the inter-lining being arranged on the bottom of the body shell with its edges abutting the side walls thereof, the side and end pieces of the interlining being arranged with their lower edges and the bottom piece of the lining being arranged on the bottom piece of the inter-lining with its edges in contact with the side and end inter-lining pieces, the side and end pieces of the lining being arranged with their lower edges on the bottom lining piece, the edges of the lining and inter-lining pieces of the cover abutting with the sides and ends thereof, and means for securing said lining and interling pieces in position.

4. A fire proof box, comprising metal body and cover shells, a lining and an interlining for said body and cover shells, the bottom piece of the inter-lining being arranged on the bottom of the body shell, the side and end pieces of the inter-lining being arranged with their lower edges on the bottom piece, the bottom piece of the lining being arranged on the bottom piece of the inter-lining, the side and end pieces of the lining being arranged with their lower edges on the bottom lining piece and rivets arranged vertically through the side and end pieces of the lining and through the bot-- tom of said shell and the interposed bottom lining and inter-lining pieces.

5. A fire proof box, comprising metal body and cover shells; a lining and an interlining for said body and cover shells; the side and end pieces of the lining being arranged with their lower edges on the bottom lining pieces, their upper edges being flush with the upper edge of the body shell; the cover lining piece being adapted to rest on the upper edges of the body shell and lining, when the cover is closed and rivets arranged vertically through the side and end pieces of the lining and through the bot-tom of said shell and the interposed bottom lining and inter-lining pieces.

6. A fire proof box, comprising metal body and cover shells; a lining and an interlining for said body and cover shells; the side and end pieces of the lining being arranged with their lower edges on the bottom lining pieces and rivets arranged vertically through the side and end pieces of the lining and through the bottom of said shell and the interposed bottom lining and inter-lining pieces.

7 A iire proof boX, comprising metal body and cover shells; a lining for said body and cover shells; the side and end pieces of the lining being arranged with their lower 5 edges on the bottom lining pieces and the cover lining piece being adapted to rest on the upper edges of the body shell and lining, when the cover is closed, and rivets arranged vertically through the lining side and end pieces and through the bottom of 10 said shell and the interposed bottom lining. In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal in the presence of two witnesses.

ROBERT R. WILDER. Witnesses:

HENRY F. JACOBS, Louis E. STEWART.

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